2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE Parking Brake Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Parking Brake Issues in the 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
2 parking brake complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Parking Brake Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. IN OCTOBER OF 2008, AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF BRAKE FAILURE AND NO INJURIES. THREE WEEKS AGO, THE VEHICLE DISAPPEARED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR AN HOUR. THE CONTACT ORIGINALLY SUSPECTED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN STOLEN. HE LOOKED APPROXIMATELY 35 YARDS DOWN THE STREET AND NOTICED A CROWD OF PEOPLE AND THE POLICE. THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN THE STREET, BUT DID NOT STRIKE ANYTHING OR ANYONE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD IMPROPER SPRING TENSION AND THE PARKING PAWL WAS NOT ENGAGING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND WOULD LIKE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. UPDATED 05/27/09. *LJ THE DEALER FOUND...
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK.....THE BRAKE LOCKS UP TO THE POINT THAT IT TAKES PRESSURE FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN TO RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE. IT SHOULD RELEASE WHEN IT IS PUT INTO REVERSE. ALSO, POWER STEERING MAKES A GROANING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP OR FIRST STARTING OUT. *AK
Other 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE Problem Areas
Electrical System
44 complaints
Air Bags
23 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint